Panera Bread Gift Card - Buy • Check Balance • Reload

Thinking about enjoying a warm bowl of soup or checking your Panera Bread gift card balance? Whether you’re buying a quick Panera eGift card for someone special or want to know how to use your rewards in-store, having the right details makes everything easier.

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Panera Bread gift cards are a flexible way to enjoy the full menu, including the Unlimited Sip Club, and they can be used at participating bakery-cafes across the U.S. This guide explains where to buy Panera gift cards, how to check and manage your balance online, and where to find discounted cards from stores like Costco or Sam’s Club. By the end, you’ll know exactly how to use your gift card and get the best value on your favorite soups, salads, and bread bowls.

Panera Bread Gift Cards

Panera Bread offers different types of gift cards, including physical cards and eGift cards that can be sent by text or email. These gift cards can be used at participating U.S. bakery-cafes and never expire.

Where to Buy

Shop eGift Cards

Directly from Panera: You can purchase physical or eGift cards on the Panera Bread website or through their mobile app.

Third-Party Retailers: Gift cards are commonly available at grocery stores (like Kroger) and big-box retailers.

Discounted Options: * Costco: Often sells a “4-pack of $25 eGift cards” ($100 value) for around $79.99.

Sam’s Club: Frequently offers $50 eGift cards for approximately $39.98.

Bulk Orders: Panera provides a 10% discount on bulk orders of $500 or more for corporate gifting.

How to Check Your Balance

You will need your 19-digit card number and, if applicable, the 4-digit PIN.

Online: Visit the Panera Balance Check page.

In-App: Go to Profile & Settings > Payment & Gift Cards to see any saved cards.

In-Cafe: Ask a cashier to swipe your card or manually enter the number at the register.

Phone: Call 1-877-218-5366.

How to Redeeming Your Card

In-Store: Use your physical gift card or scan the barcode from your email or app when paying.

Online/App: During checkout, select “Add a Gift/Bonus Card” and enter the gift card number and PIN.

Unlimited Sip Club: Gift cards can also be used to pay for your Sip Club subscription. Add the card to your MyPanera account, and it will be charged at the next renewal.

Note: Older gift cards without a PIN are not valid for online or app orders and must be used in-store.

FAQs

You can check your balance on the official Panera Bread website using the “Check Gift Card Balance” option in the footer. Just enter your card number and PIN. You can also visit any Panera bakery-cafe, and a team member can check the balance at the register—even if your card doesn’t have a PIN.

No. Panera Bread gift cards never expire and do not lose value over time due to inactivity or service fees.

Yes. You can reload your gift card online through Panera’s website using the card number and PIN, or reload it in person at any Panera Bread location.

You can buy physical and eGift cards (usually $5–$200) on the Panera Bread website, mobile app, or at bakery-cafes. They are also available from select third-party retailers like Kroger or Groupon.

At checkout on the Panera website or app, choose “Add Gift Card,” enter your card number and PIN, and apply the balance. If your total is higher, you can pay the rest with another payment method.

Yes. Simply present your physical gift card or show the eGift card on your phone at any participating Panera Bread bakery-cafe in the U.S.

If you registered your card online, contact Panera Guest Care at 855-372-6372 as soon as possible. They may be able to help replace the remaining balance on a registered card.